USMC Memorial Foundation hosts tour and ceremony

The USMC Memorial Foundation hosted an onsite tour and ceremony followed by dinner featuring former U.S. Ambassador to South Korea, Admiral Harry B. Harris and military leaders.

More than 140 distinguished guests attended the reception and dinner to raise awareness and funding for the Memorial renovation. Former US Ambassador to South Korea Admiral Harry B. Harris presented a keynote address before an audience of military leaders, business leaders, service members and public officials. A highly decorated veteran and seasoned diplomat, Harris was also the first American of Japanese descent to lead US Pacific Command.

Earlier in the day, a crowd of enthusiastic supporters toured the Memorial the same morning and got the chance to pay their respects and heard a detailed rundown of the renovations that donors and contributors will fund. Over 1000 Marines, sailors, soldiers, guardsmen and airmen were interviewed to come up with the design.

For event photos, visit: https://usmcmemorialfoundation.org/press-photos-ofapril-29-events/

What began in 1974 as the passion project of a lone Staff Sergeant, Cyrus “Bo” Bowers, who dedicated his life to the Eagle, Globe and Anchor, the Memorial has become a veteran and civilian effort with nationwide reach and global impact. The Memo- rial is the only one of its kind to honor Marines who have served no matter the conflict, recognizing their valiant honor, courage and commitment protecting the country since the inception of the Corps.

Now there is a memorial which authenticates the motto that “Marines never retire.”